There are three categories for budding carvers. Children up to 11 years old pay no entry fee and winner takes home a fun surprise. For all those in ages 12 to 16, the entry fee is $5 and winner takes the pot. Same arrangement for anyone over 17.

Here’s the deal, though: all pumpkin carving entries are due today, Oct. 12 between 4 and 6 p.m. or Saturday, Oct. 13 between 8 and 9:30 a.m.